Please provide the reference for the following narration:
“Adultery of the eyes is when it looks [at that which is haram], adultery of the ears is when it listens [to haram], adultery of the tongue is uttering [haram], adultery of the hand is touching [what is impermissible to touch], adultery of the feet is when it walks [towards haram]. The heart desires and hopes for [haram] and the private parts either succumb to these desires or resists the temptation”
Answer:
Imam Muslim (rahimahullah) has recorded these words on the authority of Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu).
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 2657)
Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) has recorded a shorter version.
(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 6243 and 6612)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
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